Shaun Newman Podcast #945 - Courtenay Turner
Nov 4, 2025
Courtenay Turner is an inspiring American podcaster and aerial performer who overcame significant health challenges to advocate for cognitive liberty. She delves into the implications of techno-feudalism and how elites aim to control society through digital currencies and surveillance. Courtenay also discusses her experiences during the pandemic that led her to podcasting, her unique insights on systemic skepticism, and the dangers of data-mining children in tech-driven education. Her thoughts on global finance dynamics and the need for local activism spark a captivating dialogue.
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Podcast Began As Mental Health Rescue
- Courtenay Turner started podcasting during 2020 lockdowns to have naked-face conversations and save her mental health.
- She began with simple equipment and aired episodes after a six-month personal trial run.
Nonverbal Pattern Recognition As Research Tool
- Turner reads political figures holistically, using nonverbal cues and pattern recognition to form research hunches.
- She then digs for tangible evidence before presenting claims.
Controlled Opposition And Local Power
- Turner observed both parties acting as controlled opposition, incentivized to maintain the status quo.
- She argues civic power exists locally but requires citizens to step up rather than rely on national figures.
